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EMS@C-LEVEL
Philip Spagnoli Stoten
284 episodes
7 hours ago
Sitting down at FermionX with Managing Director Will Patrick, we explore how a third-generation MD took a family electronics manufacturer from tribal knowledge to a data-first operation that customers can see, trust, and scale with. We start with the lineage—granddad’s silkscreen craft evolving to PCBs, then assembly—and why honoring that service and customer focussed ethic made the transformation stick. Then we lift the hood on the digital rebuild: a modern MES for full traceability, powerf...
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Sitting down at FermionX with Managing Director Will Patrick, we explore how a third-generation MD took a family electronics manufacturer from tribal knowledge to a data-first operation that customers can see, trust, and scale with. We start with the lineage—granddad’s silkscreen craft evolving to PCBs, then assembly—and why honoring that service and customer focussed ethic made the transformation stick. Then we lift the hood on the digital rebuild: a modern MES for full traceability, powerf...
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EMS@C-LEVEL
What Happens When Every Action Becomes A Data Point: EMS@C-Level with FermionX MD Will Patrick
Sitting down at FermionX with Managing Director Will Patrick, we explore how a third-generation MD took a family electronics manufacturer from tribal knowledge to a data-first operation that customers can see, trust, and scale with. We start with the lineage—granddad’s silkscreen craft evolving to PCBs, then assembly—and why honoring that service and customer focussed ethic made the transformation stick. Then we lift the hood on the digital rebuild: a modern MES for full traceability, powerf...
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1 week ago
8 minutes

EMS@C-LEVEL
How Production-First Leadership Transforms Manufacturing Success at ALL Circuits Guadalajara
When production becomes the North Star of manufacturing leadership, everything changes. Oscar, who has evolved from engineering manager to leader of engineering and production at ALL Circuits, reveals the shift in mindset that's transformed their Guadalajara facility. His refreshingly practical approach centers on making production results the focal point for every department—from quality to efficiency to personnel. This conversation delves into one of manufacturing's most persistent ch...
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4 months ago
4 minutes

EMS@C-LEVEL
The Way We See It: Day One Wrap with EMSNOW's Eric Miscoll and Koh Young's Joel Scutchfield
Amid the bustling energy of APEX 2025, there's a sense that electronics manufacturing is at a pivotal point. Despite swirling uncertainties about politics, trade, and economic conditions, some companies aren't waiting for perfect clarity—some are moving forward with confidence and purpose. Reshoring momentum is real. "It's a directive, a mandate for certain customers, certain manufacturers, to get out of China," the panel notes. This shift particularly benefits America's mid-tier EMS compani...
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4 months ago
12 minutes

EMS@C-LEVEL
Expanding Horizons: Microboard's Growth Strategy and Cultural Values, with Owner and CEO Nicole Russo
How does a manufacturing company double in size with limited workforce availability? What role will AI play in the future of electronics manufacturing? Nicole Russo from Microboard provides powerful insights into these questions and more during our conversation at APEX 2025. Looking to establish their second manufacturing site, potentially in the western United States, Microboard stands at an exciting crossroads. Having already doubled their business over the past six years, they're strategi...
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4 months ago
8 minutes

EMS@C-LEVEL
From IPC to Global Electronics Association: Connecting The Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain, with CEO John Mitchell
The electronics industry has reached a pivotal moment of transformation, and leading the charge is a familiar organization with a brand new identity. In this revealing conversation, John Mitchell, President and CEO, announces the rebrand of IPC as the Global Electronics Association – a name that finally captures the true essence of the organization. "The name literally represents who we are and what we've been doing for some time," Mitchell explains, addressing how the former acronym – while ...
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4 months ago
9 minutes

EMS@C-LEVEL
Hugs Before Handshakes: How IPC Mexico Is Winning Hearts and Minds at APEX 2025
Mexico's electronics has always been one of the main events at APEX, but this year they are doubling down! I explore the journey of IPC Mexico and their first-ever dedicated pavilion at Apex after 25 years of Mexican participation at the show. Lorena Villanueva, the dynamic leader of IPC Mexico, reveals their groundbreaking "three-helix" strategy that's reshaping their position in the Mexican electronics landscape. By forging deep partnerships between state governments (including aeros...
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4 months ago
7 minutes

EMS@C-LEVEL
Yes We Can, Yes We Must: How Europe Can Reclaim Its Competitive Edge with Koh Young's Harald Eppinger
The landscape of European manufacturing is undergoing a profound transformation, caught between geopolitical tensions, shifting economic priorities, and technological disruption. Harald Eppinger of Koh Young offers a candid assessment of where Europe stands and what's needed to revitalize its industrial leadership. "We are competitive in technology, we have the right people in charge," Eppinger asserts, highlighting that Europe's challenges stem not from capability but from hesitation. This ...
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4 months ago
10 minutes

EMS@C-LEVEL
Crisis-Proof Manufacturing: InCap's Otto Pukk Talks Tariffs, Trade Wars and Talent in an Agile Global EMS
Amid global economic uncertainty and shifting trade policies, how do manufacturing companies navigate choppy waters? Otto Pukk, President & CEO of InCap joins us to reveal the advantages of a decentralized leadership approach during turbulent times. "There is always some crisis and always some turbulence," Otto reflects with refreshing pragmatism. Rather than centralizing control, InCap has thrived by empowering local management teams across their global facilities. "We have excellent ma...
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4 months ago
7 minutes

EMS@C-LEVEL
Navigating Industry Change with Out of the Box Manufacturing's Allison Budvarson
As the landscape of electronics manufacturing undergoes rapid transformation, industry leaders are grappling with how to navigate uncertainty while capitalizing on emerging opportunities. At APEX 2025, Allison Budvarson, COO and co-founder of Out of the Box Manufacturing offered a open and honest look at these dynamics, revealing how her company maintains its core focus amid shifting market conditions. The conversation tackles one of the most significant trends affecting American manufacturi...
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4 months ago
7 minutes

EMS@C-LEVEL
MADE IN EUROPE #3: Scaling Defense From EU Strategy to Battlefield Innovation
Europe's defense industrial base stands at a critical inflection point. Military experts warn we have just three to five years to strengthen Europe's defense capabilities before facing potentially devastating security challenges. I talked about these trends and the European response with Kitron Group's President and CEO, Peter Nilsson and Managing Director of Kitron AS, Hans Petter Thomassen, who participated in the “Implementation Dialogue on EU Defence” with Commissioner Andrius Kubilius, h...
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5 months ago
23 minutes

EMS@C-LEVEL
Uncertainty Has Become The Only Certainty - EMS@C-Level with IMI CEO Lou Hughes
Lou Hughes, President and CEO of IMI, brings us inside the evolving world of global electronics manufacturing where uncertainty has become the only certainty. From his perspective leading a major EMS provider through turbulent times, Hughes shares candid insights about how companies are adapting to constant disruption. The conversation opens with a frank assessment of tariff uncertainties and their paralyzing effect on customer decision-making. "I think our customers are totally frustrated by...
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5 months ago
14 minutes

EMS@C-LEVEL
Balancing Global and Regional Supply Chains - Sanjay Huprikar, Chief Global Officer, IPC on EMS@C-Level
In this compelling conversation, Sanjay Huprikar shares insights into his expanded role overseeing IPC's global strategy across Europe, India, Southeast Asia, the US, and Canada. As the newly appointed Chief Global Officer for an association serving a $3 trillion global industry, Huprikar offers a unique perspective on how trade associations must evolve to serve increasingly complex, multinational member companies. Key Discussion Points: The New Global Paradigm: How IPC is redefining "global"...
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5 months ago
19 minutes

EMS@C-LEVEL
EMS & The Economist - Chaos-as-a-Strategy and How Tariffs Are Changing Supply Chains (May 25)
Economic uncertainty looms large over the manufacturing landscape as tariffs, interest rates, and geopolitical tensions reshape global supply chains. The slight contraction in Q1 economic growth masks an underlying reality - demand remains relatively stable, but manufacturers face difficult decisions about where and when to invest in new capacity. I unpack this and so much more with IPC Chief Economist, Shawn Dubravac. Tariff uncertainty has become a permanent feature rather than a temporary...
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5 months ago
23 minutes

EMS@C-LEVEL
Smart Systems Are the Key to Competitive Manufacturing in Today's Complex World
Manufacturing stands at a crossroads, caught between technological opportunity and geopolitical uncertainty. Speaking with Augusto Vilarinho Head of Global Sales at Critical Manufacturing at APEX 2025, we dive into how manufacturers are navigating today's complex landscape while preparing for tomorrow's challenges. The contrast between European and American manufacturing approaches reveals fascinating insights. While European manufacturers demonstrate strong commitment to reshoring operation...
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5 months ago
10 minutes

EMS@C-LEVEL
From Acquisition to Achievement: The InCap US Manufacturing Journey with MD Dave Spehar
Manufacturing landscapes are constantly evolving, and few understand this better than Dave Spehar, Managing Director of InCap's US operation. Speaking from the Creative Electron booth at APEX 2025, Dave offers a candid look at the post-acquisition journey since July 2023 that has propelled their business to record performance. Cultural alignment emerges as the cornerstone of their successful integration. "We had a very good match with the InCap culture, where it's more of an entrepreneurial ...
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5 months ago
6 minutes

EMS@C-LEVEL
The Only Thing That Has Changed is Everything: A Conversation with Amtech CEO Jay Patel
What truly sets successful electronics manufacturing companies apart in times of global uncertainty? Find out as I speaks with Jay Patel of Amtech at APEX 2025 in this thought-provoking conversation about leadership, adaptation, and competitive advantage in the EMS industry. The past year has brought extraordinary change – from political shifts to escalating trade wars – yet Patel maintains the refreshing perspective that disruption creates opportunity for those bold enough to embrace it. "O...
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6 months ago
8 minutes

EMS@C-LEVEL
Global Strategies and M&A Trends: A Conversation with Lincoln International's Chaim Lubin
The electronics manufacturing landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as companies seek global capabilities and strategic advantages in a post-pandemic world. Chaim from Lincoln International, the largest global investment bank focused on private capital markets, shares exclusive insights from decades of orchestrating EMS mergers and acquisitions. After a flurry of private equity-driven consolidation between 2015 and early 2020, M&A activity experienced a predictable downtur...
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6 months ago
9 minutes

EMS@C-LEVEL
How Matric Group is Reimagining US Manufacturing for Tomorrow's Challenges with Patrick Stimpert
Manufacturing excellence demands continuous adaptation, a truth Patrick Stimpert from Matrix Limited embodies as he shares his company's remarkable journey during our conversation at APEX 2025. Following a standout year, Matric has expanded their manufacturing footprint by 30%, completely resetting their converted school building facility with a strategic horseshoe workflow design. What makes this transformation special isn't just the physical changes, but the cultural buy-in that's em...
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6 months ago
13 minutes

EMS@C-LEVEL
Manufacturing in Mexico: Adapting to Trade Policy Shifts and AI Integration with Repstronics Jorge Quijano
Tariffs on Monday, none on Tuesday? Welcome to the new reality for Mexican manufacturers navigating the unpredictable trade landscape after recent political changes. In this conversation with Jorge Quijano, Head of Sales for Repstronics at APEX 2025, we dive into the real challenges facing companies operating south of the border—and the innovative strategies they're employing to stay competitive despite the chaos. Jorge paints a vivid picture of manufacturers literally rushing to build produ...
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6 months ago
7 minutes

EMS@C-LEVEL
Context, Tools, and Trust:Missing Ingredients in Many AI Strategies, with Luminovo's Timon Ruban
The AI revolution in electronics manufacturing is gaining momentum, but navigating between hype and practical applications remains challenging. In this candid conversation from APEX 2025, Luminovo Co-Founder Timon Ruban shares a refreshingly honest perspective on AI's evolution in the industry. Timon recounts Luminovo's journey from AI consultancy to disillusionment with the technology, only to rediscover its potential with recent advances in large language models. This mirrors what many com...
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6 months ago
17 minutes

EMS@C-LEVEL
Sitting down at FermionX with Managing Director Will Patrick, we explore how a third-generation MD took a family electronics manufacturer from tribal knowledge to a data-first operation that customers can see, trust, and scale with. We start with the lineage—granddad’s silkscreen craft evolving to PCBs, then assembly—and why honoring that service and customer focussed ethic made the transformation stick. Then we lift the hood on the digital rebuild: a modern MES for full traceability, powerf...